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12/29/2025

🎓✨ It’s Never Too Late to Win

At 102 years old, Sarah Simpkins fulfilled a lifelong dream by graduating from Brightpoint Community College’s Early Childhood Education program in Chester, Virginia — and she did it alongside her granddaughter, Halimah Shepherd-Crawford. ❤️

Sarah first attended college decades ago at Allen University, but life intervened when she became pregnant at 20. Still, the dream never left her — and more than 80 years later, she crossed the stage anyway.

Stories like hers remind us that it’s time to unlearn the lies we were taught and reconnect with who we truly are. That’s exactly why we created “Unlocked Minds” — a powerful bundle of ebooks that breaks down:
📚 our real history
⚠️ the traps that keep us stuck
💰 how to build real wealth and power

Schools won’t teach us this — it’s on us. ✊🏾

🚨 Less than 24 hours left to get it for 80% OFF
👉 Click the link in our bio before it’s gone

12/28/2025

❤️ Community Hero in Atlanta

Nicky Crawford, a retired Atlanta resident, is using his own resources to uplift the city’s homeless community. Partnering with Georgia Tech students, he helped transform a bus into a mobile laundry service, giving people access to clean clothes and dignity.

After the success of his mobile shower trailer, Crawford expanded his mission with the laundry unit — proving that compassion, innovation, and action can truly change lives.

👏🏾 A powerful reminder that one person can make a big difference.

12/21/2025

🛍✨ Black Excellence at Just 6 Years Old! ✨🛍

At only 6 years old, Lily Adeleye, founder of Lily Frilly, is making history as the youngest entrepreneur with a Black-owned brand in Walmart! 🙌🏾🖤

Based in Florida, Lily’s company debuted exclusive hair bow collections including Gold & Glitter ✨, Galaxy Girl 🌌, Safari Party 🦓, and Candy Rush 🍭 — all designed to celebrate confidence, creativity, and cuteness.

Together with her mom, Courtney Adeleye, Lily is celebrating their second major retail launch, inspiring young girls everywhere to dream big and believe in themselves. 💕👑

Because greatness has no age limit. 💫

12/21/2025

📚✨ It’s Never Too Late to Answer the Call ✨📚

At 83 years old, Marie Fowler has made history at Howard University as the oldest person ever to earn a doctorate! 🙌🏾🎓

Over the past three years, Marie pursued her divinity studies at Howard University School, guided by what she describes as a divine calling. 🙏🏾✨

Inspired by her parents’ journey — especially her father’s encouragement — Marie pushed past doubt and stayed the course, honoring her family’s legacy through faith and perseverance. 💪🏾🖤

Let this be your reminder: purpose has no age limit. 💭✊🏾

12/18/2025

🏡✨ Black-Owned Excellence in Detroit! ✨🏡

Sisters Francina and Roderica James have officially opened The Cochrane House, the newest Black-owned bed & breakfast in their hometown of Detroit! 🙌🏾

Entrepreneurs for over 17 years, the dynamic duo expanded into hospitality after fully renovating the historic property, turning it into a warm, stylish space rooted in culture and community. 🛠🖤

The Cochrane House features three beautifully designed guest rooms, handmade soaps and candles, and customized event packages — quickly becoming a favorite for Black millennial travelers looking for something unique and intentional. 🕯🛌🏾

Detroit stays winning when we build for us. ✊🏾💫

12/17/2025

✨ Double the Dose of Black Excellence! ✨

Meet Deontae and Deontrae Wright, 17-year-old twin brothers from Toledo, Ohio, who are graduating at the very top of their class at Scott High School! 🎓👏🏾

With an outstanding 4.5 GPA, Deontae was named Class of 2019 Valedictorian, while his identical twin Deontrae, close behind with a 4.4 GPA, earned the title of Salutatorian. 🏆

The twins say their secret to success was a healthy competition that pushed them to be their best.

“We both like to compete against each other. We want to score higher than each other,” Deontrae told WTVG.

Born just minutes apart, the brothers swapped first and second place throughout the school year — until Deontae ultimately edged ahead with the highest final GPA.

Two minds. One bond. Unlimited potential. 💛✊🏾

12/17/2025

🎓✨ Twin Excellence in Action!

Meet Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love, twins from Houston, who made history by earning Master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology — a field where African American women remain greatly underrepresented. 👏🏾💬

At just 24 years old, the sisters credit their success to their parents, Michael and Sarah Watson-Love, who instilled in them the power and importance of education from an early age.

Their journey of excellence began at E.L. Furr High School, where they graduated with top honors. They went on to attend Texas Woman’s University, earning their Bachelor’s degrees with Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude distinctions. 🏅

Beyond academics, Keyara and Teyara were deeply involved in organizations such as CAID and SOCS, dedicated to advancing speech and hearing sciences.

Representation matters — and these twins are paving the way for future generations. 💛✨

12/17/2025

🎓✨ History Made at Harvard University

Claudine Gay has made history as Harvard University’s first Black president in the institution’s nearly 400-year history. 👏🏾📚

She officially took the oath on September 29 and has been serving as the 30th president of Harvard since July 1. In addition to this historic milestone, Gay is also only the second woman to ever hold the position. 🌟

Her leadership marks a powerful moment of progress, representation, and possibility at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. ✊🏾🎓

12/15/2025

🚀✨ Mikayla Harris: Breaking Barriers in STEM

Mikayla Harris, an African American senior at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, is among the winners of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Award! 🌟 She received $15,000 in scholarship awards, recognizing her talent and dedication. 💰🎓

Harris, from the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, applied for the scholarship with a mission: to represent Black women in STEM. 👩🏾‍🔬💻

“There is not enough biomedical research that includes Black people, people of color, and other minority groups,” Harris said, highlighting the importance of diversity in science and innovation. ✨

Her achievement is an inspiration for aspiring Black women in STEM everywhere! 🚀💛

12/15/2025

🥪✨ Asia Thomas: Breaking Barriers & Doubling Profits!

Asia Thomas, an entrepreneur and single mother of 3, now owns and operates the first Black woman–owned Subway franchise in Duluth, Georgia. 💪🏾🔥

After graduating from Clark Atlanta University and Florida International University, Thomas worked a corporate job — until the pandemic pushed her to find a new path. Encouraged by a Black woman at Subway headquarters, she applied and was granted a franchise opportunity.

Asia didn’t stop there. She saved up enough to purchase an existing Subway struggling with low revenue. Despite doubts from previous staff, she took over and doubled profits within just one month! 📈🥪

Her journey is a powerful reminder that with hard work, perseverance, and belief in yourself, anything is possible. 🌟

12/14/2025

💇🏾‍♀️✨ Annie Turnbo Malone: Trailblazing Entrepreneur & Millionaire

Born in 1869 in Metropolis, Illinois, to former slaves, Annie Turnbo Malone became a pioneering entrepreneur in African American hair care. She developed the famous “Great Wonderful Hair Grower” — a product that would change countless lives. 🌟

After a successful debut at the 1904 World’s Fair, Malone revolutionized marketing by hiring and training women as local sales agents, building a network that expanded nationwide by 1910. 📈

In 1917, she founded Poro College in St. Louis, specializing in Black cosmetology. Over the years, the school graduated 75,000 agents worldwide and expanded to Chicago.

By 1920, Annie Malone became the first Black woman millionaire, with assets valued at $14 million 💰 — cementing her legacy as one of the wealthiest and most influential African Americans in history.

Her story is a timeless example of innovation, empowerment, and vision. 💛💇🏾‍♀️✨

12/14/2025

🔥🤯 Sha’Carri Richardson Did THAT!

Sha’Carri Richardson just dominated the women’s 100m, winning in a scorching 10.65 seconds — a championship record — at the 2023 World Athletics Championships! ⚡️🏆

Her speed. Her comeback. Her legacy in the making.
A true superstar. 🌟🇺🇸

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